2000 BMW Z3 vs. 2000 Jaguar F-Type
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z3 and 2000 Jaguar F-Type were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar F-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar F-Type (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar F-Type should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar F-Type weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 2000 Jaguar F-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Z3 | F-Type |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |
